INSPIRE: National Info Day in Cyprus – Preparing Welding Inspection for the Hydrogen Era

The hydrogen transition is changing what industry expects from welding inspection. New materials behaviour, new safety demands, new competences.

On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, AC-TECH LTD and Frederick University will host the Cyprus National Information Day of the Erasmus+ project INSPIRE – The Future of Welding in the H₂ Era.

What to expect:
🔹 Overview of the INSPIRE project and its results.
🔹 Skills needs for hydrogen pipeline welding inspection.
🔹 New modular qualifications for welding inspectors in H₂ contexts.
🔹 Augmented Reality (AR) training resources.
🔹 Open discussion, feedback and networking with national stakeholders.

Who should attend:
Welding inspectors and technicians, VET providers and welding schools, universities, industrial companies in the energy, pipelines, manufacturing and maintenance sectors, certification bodies, trainers and assessors, and stakeholders from the hydrogen ecosystem.

Event details:
• Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 09:30–12:00.
• Location: Seminar Room 3, Frederick University, Nicosia Campus.
• Certificate: A Certificate of Participation will be provided to all participants.
• Participation: Free of charge – places are limited.
• Registration: Now open – Register here.